Yes. I was originally diagnosed with BPD when I was 17. I carried that diagnosis, along with Bipolar II (rapid cycling) until about 5 years ago, when my therapist at the time diagnosed me with Complex PTSD. That shifted some of the focus onto the trauma aspects and eventually, I was diagnosed with DID. I still hold the BPD diagnosis because I technically still fit the criteria (or at least some Parts do). I sorta hate the BPD label, but I'm trying to understand how it all incorporates into the bigger picture.
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We cannot choose where to start and stop.
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-Chris Cleave, Little Bee
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